Helping Children With The Death Of A Parent
Coping with the passing of a close family member can be pretty challenging, even for adults. Kids find it all the more difficult to deal with the death of a parent. At Simply Cremations & Memorial Services, we believe that it is possible to help children through this difficult time. How To Heal Children Heal After The Death Of A Parent Key points to remember about helping a child cope with the death of a parent include: After a death, children want to take about the experience Telling their story becomes a healing aspect A good way for adults can help grieving children is to pay attention to their stories Kids need continuity in the form of normal activities. They need care which means they have plenty of closeness and connection to the parent who passed and to the other family members. The Continuity Aspect Maintaining normal activities within the house, community, and school is critical. Wherever possible. Discuss with your child’s teacher/school about what has happened as can so